He apparently had contributions as a soldier and was gradually promoted.

There, she was gradually promoted up the ranks, being leading editor for politics within ten years.

Norakuro is gradually promoted from private to sergeant in the stories, which are humorous episodes.

She was promoted gradually to assistant secretary in 1978, and from 1983 to 1986 she was a legal adviser.

He was gradually promoted and given more responsibilities including:

In 1837 Perner began work at the state railway company and was gradually promoted to take responsibility for construction works.

He was gradually promoted through the ranks within the Xuanwu army itself.

Sir Humphrey responds that it will take time, as civil servants are promoted gradually.

The club had promoted gradually along the different divisions, and finally reached the first division in 1951.

Promoted Officers are promoted gradually over several years of service.